Dr. Falkenroth — He wants to help you feel better
By Noel Smith
Back pain can happen at any time. It may be after a day working in the garden, moving furniture, playing tennis, bowling, biking, or just bending over to pick up something. It can happen at any age whether you are still playing sports in school or are a retired, seasoned citizen.
Dr. John Falkenroth, D.C. specializes in treating and relieving back pain and sciatica. He is dedicated to alleviating your pain with as little waiting as possible. He said, “We offer affordable short-term chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain and sciatica relief and we welcome walk-in patients.”
His location on Park Avenue at Soquel Drive is just minutes away no matter where you live, work or play. Dr. Falkenroth even has patients that come from over the hill or Monterey to find relief from their pain and discomfort. After a thorough evaluation, he uses traditional hands-on chiropractic manipulation and/or modern instrument-guided chiropractic treatments to treat your condition.
If you have low back pain or sciatica from a herniated disc, bulging disc or pinched nerve, Dr. Falkenroth is one of the few doctors in our part of the country who uses non-surgical spinal decompression. This amazing machine will gently stretch your back to release pinched nerves and relieve your low back pain or sciatica.
If you have a pinched nerve in your neck, Dr. Falkenroth uses special equipment to gently stretch your neck releasing you from your pain. If you need back or neck exercises or stretches to strengthen your muscles and align your nerves and spine, Dr. Falkenroth can show you which ones to do.
In Dr. Falkenroth’s office, you will find chairs that will relax you as it massages your body. He also has an AquaMassage machine that will gently move up and down your spine helping to remove the tension and discomfort.
He has some of the most modern equipment in the county. No matter what treatment type you choose, his goal is to release you from your pain and help you to return to a healthy life free of discomfort.
Here are just a few of his patient’s testimonials:
- “… I’ve always been impressed with the level of care and understanding Dr. Falkenroth brings to each visit. The computerized adjustments keep me relaxed, and are very effective. Dr. Falkenroth keeps me upright and mobile…” – Michael McPheeters, Santa Cruz
- “I get adjustments by Dr. Falkenroth when my neck and back feel out of alignment or when I have muscle spasms. He can quickly and gently get things back into place. He is kind, efficient, gentle and funny. I love the massage chair and the AquaMassage – and the nature videos of beaches.” – Carol Williamson, Aptos
- “I came with severe pain, received painless treatment and immediate results. I have come back several times after being away for weeks or months and again received immediate relief.” – Katera Rutledge, Aptos
A third of Dr. Falkenroth’s patients are seniors on Medicare many of whom are suffering from scoliosis, osteoporosis, or arthritic pain. Chiropractic is used as a pain relief alternative for problems in the muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.
Some of the many reasons Dr. Falkenroth’s patients are seeking pain relief through chiropractic care are due to falling and other accidents, sports injuries, muscle strains or repetitive stress, such as sitting in front of a computer without proper back support. Other familiar complaints include pain in the back, neck, arms, and legs, and headaches.
Another frequent and painful condition is Sciatica – irritation of the sciatic nerve. According to WebMD, as many as 40% of people will get sciatica at some point in their life. Anything that puts pressure on or irritates this nerve can cause pain that shoots down the back of one buttock or thigh and may be from prolonged sitting or standing up. Sciatica may feel like a mild ache; a sharp, burning sensation; or extreme discomfort and can also cause feelings of numbness, weakness, and tingling.
Dr. Falkenroth graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology. After UC Davis, he attended the 100+ year old premier chiropractic college – Palmer College of Chiropractic – and graduated with highest honors.
Dr. Falkenroth is a member of a group called Chiro-Trust™. You can find more information about this group at www.chiro-trust.org. When you go to this website, be sure to watch the video of Dr. Michael Roizen, M.D. talking about back pain and Chiro-Trust™.
When Dr. Falkenroth is not helping patients, he spends time with his family. Happily married to his wife, Estrella, together, they share the pleasure of raising their 3 children.
Remember, if you are tired of that neck pain, back pain or tingling and numbness in your leg, make an appointment with Dr. Falkenroth. He wants to help you feel better.
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2959 Park Ave., Suite F, Soquel, CA 95073 • (831) 475-8600